The modern day incarnation sees thousands of people flock to the temple for a day of quirky fun and festivities.

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However, there are still those who come to pray.

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There are penises drawn on faces, penis lollipops, people in penis suits, penis masks and penis t-shirts!

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The penis, as the central theme of the event, is reflected everywhere, in illustrations, candies, carved vegetables, and other decorations.

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Most of those who come to pray have a common wish being to conceive.

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According to a legend, a sharp-toothed demon hid inside the vagina of a young woman and castrated her husband on their wedding night. The iron penis was forged by a blacksmith to break the demon’s teeth and kill it.

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Over time, people started coming to pray for fertility, long marriages, healthy births and then later on for successful business ventures and a prosperous life.

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Today, this event attracts tourists from all over the world and spreads awareness on safe sex and HIV.

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Apparently, there's hardly any room to move in the parade and you often have to push your way through all the people and giant penises!